2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Ulysse and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 487 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (84 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ulysse | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
